Capital of Morocco: Rabat
The capital of Morocco is Rabat. Morocco sits in Africa, has a population of 37,457,971, and uses the MAD. Official languages include Arabic, Berber.
Quick facts
- Capital: Rabat
- Continent: Africa
- Population: ~37,457,971
- Area: 446,550 km²
- Population density: 83.9 people per km²
- Official languages: Arabic, Berber
- Currency: MAD
- ISO code: MA
How big is Morocco?
By population, Morocco ranks 40th in the world, holding roughly 0.47% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 57th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Morocco has 83.9 people per square kilometre, which is somewhat above the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Africa, Morocco is the 11th most populous country of 54.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Morocco in population are Ukraine (38,000,000) and Saudi Arabia (36,408,820).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Uzbekistan (447,400 km²) and Sweden (450,295 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Arabic is spoken officially in 25 countries in this dataset, including Algeria, Bahrain, Chad, Comoros and Djibouti, and 19 others.
Morocco uses the MAD, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Morocco in Africa
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt and Democratic Republic of the Congo.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Africa is the block Morocco belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Morocco and a page on the flag of Morocco.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Morocco?
The capital of Morocco is Rabat.
What is the population of Morocco?
About 37,457,971, making it the 40th most populous country in the world.
How big is Morocco?
446,550 square kilometres, ranking 57th by land area, at a density of 83.9 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Morocco use?
The MAD, which no other country uses.